If building things yourself is your preference, then this diy drone will really interest you! Reduce the risk by using a proven design and obtain a kit that is as complete as you require.
The kit is available in three different levels of completion and all components are available separately.
To give you an idea of the size, this is a quad that uses 8-10" props that are centered on a circle of 19.3" diameter. It can be aerobatic and most certainly can carry a camera and gimbal.
Lynxmotion HQuad 500 Drone-Hardware Only
What's Included
HQuad 500 carbon fiber frame
Mounting hardware
Tube and clamp design that makes the design flexible
Features strong and lightweight construction at 383g-(13.5oz.)
Extra Parts Required
All electronics
4 motors
Propellers
Battery and charger
Base Combo Kit-What's Included
HQuad 500 carbon fiber frame
Mounting hardware
Four(4) brushless motors
Four (4) speed controllers
All are "plug and play" (Solderless Assembly)
Extra Parts Required for this DIY Drone
Suitable flight controller
Battery and charger
Radio receiver
Compatible radio transmitter
Manual
The manual covers"Hardware Only" and "Basic Combo Kit" It is not included with the kits because the manufacturer wants to reduce cost (And therefor price to you) and updates can be easily applied.
Click here to see the Basic Frame Assembly Manual.
Basic Combo Kit + Quadrino Controller-Whats Included
All the parts for the "Basic Combo Kit" are included plus the Lynxmotion Quadrino Nano Drone/UAV flight controller with GPS and is MultiWii compatible.
The Lynxmotion Quadrino Nano Flight Controller
Features
ATmega2560, Arduino Compatible Microcontroller
Small size case-53mm x 53mm x 17mm
Fully integrated sensors- Gyroscope, accelerometer,magnetometer and barometer
GPS module is built in with external antenna
Simple connection for motor controllers and radio system
Case is semi-transparent to see LED status
MultiWii software compatible
Expansion ports are provided for experimentation (12C, UART, GP10)
Joint development between Lynxmotion and FlyingEinstein
Smallest possible flight controller
Additional features are normally only available on more expensive units.
No need for the Arduino Development Envoirment, uses easy to use Firmware Config software
Easy Wizard like application
Provides lots of documentation on various options and parameters.
When completed this tool will build and upload your custom firmware, directly to the Quadrino board
It will also install MultiWiiConf GUI for you.
What's Included
PCB-Assembled
Transparent case(Dark smoked) with grommet mounting of PCB.
GPS antenna complete with 15cm of cable.
Radio connection wiring harness
Motor control wiring harness.
Micro USB data cable.
4 4-40 nuts and bolts for mounting case to frame.
Double sided foam tape for direct mounting to frame.
Pros
Features advanced performance features such as RTH (Return To Home), IOC (Headless)and GPS based features normally available with more expensive flight controllers.
Programming via FCT (Firmware Configuration Tool) and Windows GUI.(That's for me!)
Or for experienced programmers Arduino Sketch can be programmed line by line
Cons
As this is a new flight controller, it was difficult to find any serious criticisms, apart from some experienced drone pilots saying that more advanced hardware chips were available.
Manual
The manual is well written and clear and concise. It has coloured 3D images and step by step instructions.
Lyxmotion, the manufacturers of this DIY drone, are now owned by RobotShop. a Canadian company. RobotShop has warehouses in Canada, the USA and Europe.
You will see below that I have provided links to the Canadian and US web sites. This makes things much easier for Canadian and American visitors.
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